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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,205.80, 370,808.70 and 171,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,205.80, 370,808.70 and 171,098.20 is: 256,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,205.80 : 370,808.70 = 171,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,205.80/370,808.70 = 171,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,205.80x = 370,808.70 × 171,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,205.80x = 63,444,701,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444,701,114.34/247,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,647.30

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